princeprotected
The compound word 'prince-protected' is divided into four syllables: prince-pro-tect-ed. Stress falls on the third syllable ('tect'). The word functions as an adjective and is formed by combining the noun 'prince' with the verb 'protected' and the past tense suffix '-ed'.
Definitions
- 1
Guarded or shielded by a prince; relating to the protection afforded by a prince.
“The prince-protected village remained safe from invaders.”
“The prince-protected artifact was priceless.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tect') of the compound word.
Syllables
prince — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. tect — Closed syllable, stressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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